Transparent. Intentional. Evolving.
See where we have been, what we are building now, and where we are heading next. No vaporware, no hype cycles. Just steady progress.
Our Journey
Built By DAO started as a simple question: what if renters could build real equity in the places they live? Since 2021, we have been methodically building the infrastructure to make that possible.
This roadmap is our commitment to transparency. Every phase has clear milestones, and every decision is grounded in community needs and real market data. We ship iteratively, learn constantly, and adjust course when the data tells us to.
Development Timeline
Foundation
Completed2021 - 2022
- Q1 2021 — Initial concept and DAO structure research
- Q2 2021 — Legal framework established for community-owned housing
- Q3 2021 — Core team assembled, advisory board formed
- Q4 2021 — Whitepaper published, community Discord launched
- Q1 2022 — First property acquisition criteria defined
- Q2 2022 — Website v1 launched, early member signups begin
- Q3 2022 — Equity token (EQT) model designed and validated
- Q4 2022 — First 100 waitlist members, partnership discussions initiated
Feature Development
Completed2023
- Q1 2023 — Member onboarding flow and waitlist management system
- Q2 2023 — Investor portal prototype with tier-based access
- Q3 2023 — Governance voting system design and testing
- Q4 2023 — Blog and content engine launched for SEO growth
Advanced Platform
In Progress2024 - 2025
- Q1 2024 — Website rebuild with Next.js, Tailwind, and Drizzle ORM
- Q2 2024 — AI content pipeline for blog and SEO page generation
- Q3 2024 — Social media management platform (10 platform support)
- Q4 2024 — Email campaign engine with Gmail OAuth integration
- Q1 2025 — S3 media management and CloudFront CDN
- Q2 2025 — Investor application flow with 6-tier structure
- Q3 2025 — Cross-platform integration and event bus
- Q4 2025 — Member and investor portal dashboards
Future Vision
Upcoming2026+
- Payment processing via Stripe Connect
- On-chain equity token (EQT) distribution
- Property marketplace and listing engine
- Community governance voting platform
- Mobile application for members and investors
- Property management and maintenance system
- Regional expansion to 10+ metro areas
- Full DAO treasury and financial transparency dashboard
How We Make Decisions
Our roadmap is not set in stone. Here is how we decide what gets built and when.
Community Input
Major decisions are shaped by member feedback, surveys, and governance proposals. We publish results and explain reasoning.
Data-Driven Prioritization
We track user needs, market conditions, and technical feasibility to prioritize features. Nothing is built without a clear use case.
Iterative Delivery
We ship in small increments, gather feedback, and iterate. This keeps us responsive and avoids building the wrong thing.
Key Milestones
| Date | Milestone | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2021 | Built By DAO concept formalized | Done |
| Q4 2021 | Whitepaper published | Done |
| Q2 2022 | Website v1 live | Done |
| Q4 2022 | 100 waitlist members | Done |
| Q2 2023 | Investor portal prototype | Done |
| Q1 2024 | Platform rebuild started | Done |
| Q3 2024 | Social media management live | Done |
| Q2 2025 | 6-tier investor structure | Done |
| Q1 2026 | Payment processing integration | Planned |
| Q3 2026 | First property acquisition | Planned |
What's Live Right Now
These features are built, deployed, and actively serving our community.
Roadmap FAQ
How often is the roadmap updated?
We review and update the roadmap quarterly. Major changes are communicated through our blog and email updates to members and investors.
Can members influence the roadmap?
Absolutely. Member feedback is one of the primary inputs for roadmap prioritization. We run regular surveys and accept feature proposals through the community channels.
Are dates guaranteed?
No. Dates are targets, not guarantees. We prioritize quality and sustainability over speed. When timelines shift, we communicate the change and the reason.
How do you decide what to build next?
We use a combination of community input, market opportunity analysis, technical feasibility, and strategic alignment. The highest-impact features that serve the most members get priority.
Where can I see detailed release notes?
Visit our changelog page for detailed release notes on every update. We document what shipped, what changed, and why.